Science in the News
Not long ago, gene therapy seemed troubled by insurmountable
difficulties. After decades of hype and dashed hopes, many who once
embraced the idea of correcting genetic disorders by giving people new
genes all but gave up the idea.
from the New York Times (Registration Required)
posted on 11/6/2009
In an attempt to reduce the deaths and serious health problems
caused by misuse of medication, the Food and Drug Administration is
trying to identify the most serious threats and find ways to avoid them.
from the Los Angeles Times (Registration Required)
posted on 11/6/2009
Stem cell researchers at the Gladstone Institute in San Francisco
and Stanford Medical School have joined a new national consortium
linking teams of scientists who normally work independently with other
groups that seek to discover new therapies for varied human disorders.
from the San Francisco Chronicle
posted on 11/6/2009
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